NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making
Module 1 Discussion
Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes for the MSN-Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse
This module focused on nursing as a profession and the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for the advanced practice nurse. Reflect on the importance of furthering your education and obtaining your advanced degree in nursing. Review the MSN essentials in the lesson. All of them are equally important, but name two of them that grabbed your attention and focus and reflect on how you might incorporate these essentials into your nursing practice as an advanced practice nurse.
NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making
Module 2 Discussion
Situational Awareness
Read the following case study and commentary in regards to situational awareness and patient safety.
Farnan, J. M. (2016). Situational Awareness and Patient Safety. Retrieved from https://psnet.ahrq.gov/webmm/case/372/situational-awareness-and-patient-safety (Links to an external site.)
Consider the following questions below while formulating a response.
Describe a time in your nursing practice when you were involved in or witnessed an error or a near-miss.
How could have situational awareness prevented this situation?
NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making
Module 5 Discussion
Resolving Moral Distress
In this module, the relationship between professional values and nursing behavior and actions was explored. Discussion focused on ethical principles that promote positive outcomes. You were introduced to an ethical framework for resolving moral distress: Ask, Affirm, Assess, and Act. Reflect upon your nursing experience. Recall a time in which you felt moral distress. How did you approach the situation? What support mechanisms were in place to support you at the time?
NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making
Module 8 Discussion
Working in Complex Adaptive Systems
The focus of this module is on the knowledge and skills needed to practice in complex adaptive systems. As a master's-prepared advanced practice nurse, you will need to possess leadership and system thinking skills to successfully manage changes within a microsystem. Think of a microsystem change that occurred in your current or past professional workplace. Provide a brief description of the change and answer the following questions.
What actions demonstrated by the leader promoted or prevented change implementation?
Based on this experience, as a leader, what new awareness do you now have on how you will manage change in a complex adaptive system?
What strategies will you use to implement change within a microsystem?
NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making
Module 1 Reflection
Part 1
Review the course outcomes and consider the module objectives. What do you hope to learn during this module of study?
Course Outcome
CO 1: Integrate theory, quality science, and evidence-based findings to support advanced nursing practice. (POs 1 and 5)
Module Objectives
Integrate perspectives on person-centered care, Chamberlain College of Nursing concepts, and nursing theory to future professional practice. (CO 1)
Explore the components of the nursing metaparadigm. (CO 1)
Discuss the different levels of nursing knowledge. (CO 1)
Part 2
Based on your response to Reflection: Part 1, state one insight that you gained regarding the concepts in this module. Connect learning achieved to a minimum of one course outcome addressed during this module.
Course Outcome
CO 1: Integrate theory, quality science, and evidence-based findings to support advanced nursing practice. (POs 1 and 5)
Module Objectives
Integrate perspectives on person-centered care, Chamberlain College of Nursing concepts, and nursing theory to future professional practice. (CO 1)
Explore the components of the nursing metaparadigm. (CO 1)
Discuss the different levels of nursing knowledge. (CO 1)
NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making
Module 2 Reflection
Part 1
Review the course outcomes and consider the module objectives. What do you hope to learn during this module of study?
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Integrate theory, quality science, and evidence-based findings to support advanced nursing practice. (POs 1 and 5)
CO 2: Propose strategies to advance interprofessional practice and promote healthcare outcomes. (POs 2 and 5)
Module Objectives
Discuss patterns of knowing as a framework for future professional practice. (CO 1)
Engage in reflective practices to promote personal and professional growth to support professional competence. (CO 2)
Explore the concepts of self-awareness, situational awareness, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making as essential to the masters prepared advance practice nurse role. (CO 2)
Part 2
Based on your response to Reflection: Part 1, state one insight that you gained regarding the concepts in this module. Connect learning achieved to a minimum of one course outcome addressed during this module.
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Integrate theory, quality science, and evidence-based findings to support advanced nursing practice. (POs 1 and 5)
CO 2: Propose strategies to advance interprofessional practice and promote healthcare outcomes. (POs 2 and 5)
Module Objectives
Discuss patterns of knowing as a framework for future professional practice. (CO 1)
Engage in reflective practices to promote personal and professional growth to support professional competence. (CO 2)
Explore the concepts of self-awareness, situational awareness, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making as essential to the masters prepared advance practice nurse role. (CO 2)
NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making
Module 3 Reflection
Part 1
Review the course outcomes and consider the module objectives. What do you hope to learn during this module of study?
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Integrate theory, quality science, and evidence-based findings to support advanced nursing practice. (POs 1 and 5)
CO 2: Propose strategies to advance interprofessional practice and promote healthcare outcomes. (POs 2 and 5)
Module Objectives
Critique a research or non-research article to validate a solution/intervention identified in a practice question. (CO 1)
Analyze components of the evidence-based practice process. (CO 1)
Explore evidence-based project process and models as a means for applied scholarship. (CO 1)
Create a practice question, with an intervention and outcome, to address an issue in an area of interest. (CO 2)
Part 2
Based on your response to Reflection: Part 1, state one insight that you gained regarding the concepts in this module. Connect learning achieved to a minimum of one course outcome addressed during this module.
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Integrate theory, quality science, and evidence-based findings to support advanced nursing practice. (POs 1 and 5)
CO 2: Propose strategies to advance interprofessional practice and promote healthcare outcomes. (POs 2 and 5)
Module Objectives
Critique a research or non-research article to validate a solution/intervention identified in a practice question. (CO 1)
Analyze components of the evidence-based practice process. (CO 1)
Explore evidence-based project process and models as a means for applied scholarship. (CO 1)
Create a practice question, with an intervention and outcome, to address an issue in an area of interest. (CO 2)
NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making
Module 4 Reflection
Part 1
Review the course outcomes and consider the module objectives. What do you hope to learn during this module of study?
Course Outcome
CO 1: Integrate theory, quality science, and evidence-based findings to support advanced nursing practice. (POs 1 and 5)
Module Objectives
Apply a theoretical framework to support an evidence-based change. (CO 1)
Examine the relationship between theory, research, and practice. (CO 1)
Part 2
Based on your response to Reflection: Part 1, state one insight that you gained regarding the concepts in this module. Connect learning achieved to a minimum of one course outcome addressed during this module.
Course Outcome
CO 1: Integrate theory, quality science, and evidence-based findings to support advanced nursing practice. (POs 1 and 5)
Module Objectives
Apply a theoretical framework to support an evidence-based change. (CO 1)
Examine the relationship between theory, research, and practice. (CO 1)
NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making
Module 5 Reflection
Part 1
Review the course outcomes and consider the module objectives. What do you hope to learn during this module of study?
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Integrate theory, quality science, and evidence-based findings to support advanced nursing practice. (POs 1 and 5)
CO 3: Apply concepts of ethical decision making and knowledge of healthcare policy to inform the delivery of person-centered care. (POs 1, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Explore the relationship between professional values and nursing practice actions and behaviors. (CO 1)
Examine a decision-making model to resolve an ethical healthcare issue. (CO 3)
Explain ethical principles used in nursing to promote positive practice outcomes. (CO 3)
Part 2
Based on your response to Reflection: Part 1, state one insight that you gained regarding the concepts in this module. Connect learning achieved to a minimum of one course outcome addressed during this module.
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Integrate theory, quality science, and evidence-based findings to support advanced nursing practice. (POs 1 and 5)
CO 3: Apply concepts of ethical decision making and knowledge of healthcare policy to inform the delivery of person-centered care. (POs 1, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Explore the relationship between professional values and nursing practice actions and behaviors. (CO 1)
Examine a decision-making model to resolve an ethical healthcare issue. (CO 3)
Explain ethical principles used in nursing to promote positive practice outcomes. (CO 3)
NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making
Module 6 Reflection
Part 1
Review the course outcomes and consider the module objectives. What do you hope to learn during this module of study?
Course Outcome
CO 3: Apply concepts of ethical decision making and knowledge of healthcare policy to inform the delivery of person-centered care. (POs 1, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Discuss the master's-prepared nurse's role related to health care policy and activism. (CO 3)
Evaluate health care policy at the microsystem level. (CO 3)
Describe the three main drivers of health care delivery: regulation and policy, economics, and social justice. (CO 3)
Part 2
Based on your response to Reflection: Part 1, state one insight that you gained regarding the concepts in this module. Connect learning achieved to a minimum of one course outcome addressed during this module.
Course Outcome
CO 3: Apply concepts of ethical decision making and knowledge of healthcare policy to inform the delivery of person-centered care. (POs 1, 4, and 5)
Module Objectives
Discuss the master's-prepared nurse's role related to health care policy and activism. (CO 3)
Evaluate health care policy at the microsystem level. (CO 3)
Describe the three main drivers of health care delivery: regulation and policy, economics, and social justice. (CO 3)
NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making
Module 7 Reflection
Part 1
Review the course outcomes and consider the module objectives. What do you hope to learn during this module of study?
Course Outcome
CO 1: Integrate theory, quality science, and evidence-based findings to support advanced nursing practice. (POs 1 and 5)
Module Objectives
Discuss passive and active learning activities used to facilitate learning. (CO 1)
Examine learning theories used to guide positive practice change. (CO 1)
Apply principles of a learning theory to support learning. (CO 1)
Part 2
Based on your response to Reflection: Part 1, state one insight that you gained regarding the concepts in this module. Connect learning achieved to a minimum of one course outcome addressed during this module.
Course Outcome
CO 1: Integrate theory, quality science, and evidence-based findings to support advanced nursing practice. (POs 1 and 5)
Module Objectives
Discuss passive and active learning activities used to facilitate learning. (CO 1)
Examine learning theories used to guide positive practice change. (CO 1)
Apply principles of a learning theory to support learning. (CO 1)
NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making
Module 3 Area of Interest
Purpose
The master's-prepared advanced practice nurse is expected to analyze gaps in knowledge or evidence, formulate research questions, and implement solutions for improving practice in one's specialty area (National League for Nursing, 2010). There are two parts to this assessment. In the first (Part I), students will consider an area of interest, identify a practice issue or problem related to the area of interest, and develop a clinical/practice question to guide an evidence-based practice process improvement project using the Area of Interest Form (Links to an external site.). Second (Part II), students will select qualitative and quantitative articles related to the area of interest. Students will critique the articles using the provided appraisal tool located in the MSN Toolbox.
A printed version of these assignment guidelines are available below.
NR520 Module 3 Area of Interest Assignment Guidelines and Rubric (Links to an external site.)
ePortfolio: This assignment will also be a part of your ePortfolio. Students are encouraged to follow the guidelines for creating the ePortfolio by clicking "ePortfolio" on the course home page.
Course Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes.
CO 1: Critically appraise research to support a selected process improvement issue or problem.
CO 2: Identify evidence-based and theory-related opportunities with health professionals and community leaders.
CO 3: Describe use of an evidence-based practice model to support clinical, leader, or educational action.
Suggested Due Date
This assignment has a suggested due date of Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 3.
Final due date is Sunday,11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 7.
Total Points Possible: 160
Assignment Overview
Consider different areas of interest related to future professional practice in the master's-prepared advanced practice role. Think about your practicum project and where this will take place.
What issues or problems, related to your area of interest, have you identified in the practicum practice setting? (Other suggested issues or problems might include unit nurse staffing, supply access, patient falls, or staff to patient/family communication). How might you resolve the issues or problems with an evidence-based practice quality improvement project?
How might you resolve the issues or problems with an evidence-based practice quality improvement project?
To successfully complete this assignment, you will need the following supplemental items.
Complete the Project Area of Interest form.
Complete the critique of the selected articles using the provided appraisal tool. If you chose a research article you will need to complete Appendix E. If you chose a non-research article you will need to fill out Appendix F.
Assignment Instructions
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class instructor.
Title page, running head, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.
Submission: Submit your files via Dropbox: Last name_First initial_Module 3 Assignment_Project Area of Interest #MSN Project
Make sure to submit all forms completely filled out in the required areas. Include a title page and the forms below as appendix.
Title Page
Project Area of Interest form
Complete article appraisal tool for each article
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (6th edition).
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (6th edition).
Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper; rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Module 7 at 11:59 p.m. (You cannot revise your APA for a higher grade in that category.)
NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making
Module 4 Application of Theory
Purpose
As a master's-prepared advanced practice nurse, you will have opportunities to resolve practice issues. Nursing theory can be used to resolve a practice problem or issue. Components of a nursing theory or the entire nursing theory can provide the framework for developing and implementing a strategy to help resolve a practice problem or issue. The purpose of this assessment is to apply theory to support a resolution for the practice problem or issue identified in Module 3.
A printed version of these assignment guidelines are available below.
NR520 Module 4 Application of Theory Assignment Guidelines and Rubric (Links to an external site.)
Course Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes.
CO 2: Identify evidence-based and theory-related opportunities with health professionals and community leaders.
CO 4: Apply broad theoretical concepts as a foundational support for clinical, leader, or educational action.
Suggested Due Date
This assignment has a suggested due date of Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 4.
Final due date is Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 7.
Total Points Possible: 200 Points
Assignment Overview
Think about your practicum project and the issue you identified in Module 3. What issue or problem did you identify? (Note: You may have also selected a prominent nursing practice issue that is of interest to you.) Analyze scholarly literature related to the issue/problem of and strategies for resolution. Review different nursing theories that could support a resolution to the practice issue or problem you have identified.
In a four to six-page written paper, address the following.
Discuss how nursing theory can be applied to solve the practice issue/problem.
A minimum of four scholarly nursing literature references must be used.
Describe the selected issue or problem, and address the following.
What is the specific issue or problem?
Why should the nursing profession care about this issue or problem?
What does the nursing literature say about this issue or problem, including its frequency of occurrence?
Who are the stakeholders affected by the issue or problem?
Identify a nursing theory that provides a framework to support the selected practice issue or problem. Provide an overview of the nursing theory. Use scholarly nursing literature.
Use the selected nursing theory to develop a strategy to resolve the selected practice issue or problem. Use scholarly literature.
Assignment Instructions
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.
Title page, running head, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (6th edition).
Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper; rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Module 7 at 11:59 p.m. (You cannot revise your APA for a higher grade in that category.)
NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making
Module 6 Drivers of Healthcare Policy
Purpose
Master's-prepared nurses in advanced practice roles possess strong clinical decision making, political acumen, and leadership skills that position them to capitalize on and create opportunities to influence policy making that will shape the future of nursing practice and healthcare. In this assessment, students will select a microsystem-level healthcare policy that addresses the area of interest selected in Module 3. Students will examine the policy from three different perspectives: regulatory, economic, and social.
A printed version of these assignment guidelines are available below.
NR520 Module 6 Drivers of Healthcare Policy Assignment Guidelines and Rubric (Links to an external site.)
ePortfolio: This assignment will also be a part of your ePortfolio. Students are encouraged to follow the guidelines for creating the ePortfolio by clicking "ePortfolio" on the course home page.
Course Learning Outcome
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcome.
CO 4: Apply broad theoretical concepts as a foundational support for clinical, leader, or educational action.
Suggested Due Date
This assignment has a suggested due date of Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 6.
Final due date is Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 7.
Total Points Possible: 120
Assignment Overview
Criteria for Content
As a future master's-prepared advanced practice nurse, consider different areas where you would like to practice. In Module 3, you developed a PICOT and identified an area of interest. Select a healthcare policy that addresses the identified area of interest or concern.
Complete a concept map to include the following.
Identified microsystem area of interest
Overview of the selected healthcare policy
How the policy addresses regulatory, economic, and social aspects
Assignment Instructions
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class instructor.
Title page, running head, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (6th edition).
Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper; rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Module 7 at 11:59 p.m. (You cannot revise your APA for a higher grade in that category.)
Length: Concept map is one standard 8x10 page
Concept map may be hand-drawn and submitted as a PDF, or software may be used to create the concept map
Scholarly literature is required
A minimum of three scholarly literature references must be used.
Submission: Submit your files via Dropbox: Last name_First initial_Module 6: Health Care Drivers
Title page
Concept map
NR520 Applied Theoretical Foundations, Scientific Inquiry & Decision-Making
Module 7 Learning Theory
Purpose
Master's-prepared advanced practice nurses will have opportunities to lead change in different practice settings, which require background knowledge on learning theories. Learning theories provide theoretical and philosophical understanding on how individuals learn. In this assessment, students will create a PowerPoint presentation that describes the creation of an educational workshop prepared for a group of colleagues.
A printed version of these assignment guidelines are available below.
NR520 Module 7 Learning Theory Assignment Guidelines and Rubric (Links to an external site.)
Course Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes.
CO 3: Describe use of an evidence-based practice model to support clinical, leader, or educational action.
CO 4: Apply broad theoretical concepts as a foundational support for clinical, leader, or educational action.
Suggested Due Date
Final due date is Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 7.
Total Points Possible: 200
Assignment Overview
You have been asked to facilitate an educational workshop for a group of colleagues on the importance of evidence-based quality improvement initiatives. Select a learning theory category (either behavioral or cognitive) to help support the development of the workshop. Develop a PPT presentation that explains how you will create a workshop that will meet the learning needs of your audience and address the stated objectives for the presentation. Use Bloom's taxonomy to develop appropriate objectives for the workshop.
Create a PowerPoint presentation to address the following.
Identify a learning theory category—behavioral or cognitive. Describe the main assumptions of the selected learning theory.
Present three learning objectives for the workshop on the importance of evidence-based quality improvement initiatives. Develop one objective for each learning domain (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective). Use the appropriate taxonomy when developing the learning objectives (e.g., if the audience is not familiar with the topic, lower-level taxonomy would be appropriate. If the audience is experienced at conducting evidence-based improvement projects, higher-level taxonomy may be appropriate). Discuss why the specific learning objectives were developed.
Create three active learning activities that will be included in the workshop to help keep your audience engaged. The learning activity should help meet the learning objectives of the workshop. Describe each active learning activity and how it aligns with the selected learning theory (behavioral or cognitive). Explain what type of learning style the activity best addresses.
Identify how you will evaluate learning (e.g., quizzes, surveys, observation, self-report). Explain how the selected evaluation will demonstrate how each learning objective was met.
Provide a conclusion. Include a summary on the selected learning theory category. Describe the relationship among learning theory, objectives, activities, and evaluation.
Assignment Instructions
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create the presentation.
Each slide (excluding title and reference slides) must include detailed speaker notes.
The purpose of the speaker notes is to expand upon the idea, and document facts and information about the bulleted information points on the slide.
Formal, scholarly writing style with complete sentence and paragraph structure should be used to create the speaker notes.
Scholarly literature support should be integrated within the speaker notes.
Speaker notes assure that all assignment expectations and key points are covered.
Within the speaker notes, the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (6th edition).
First person should not be used for this scholarly assignment.
Citation and referencing of sources must be congruent with guidelines noted in the APA Manual (6th edition).
Slides are professional in appearance with visually balanced text, font appropriate for audience reading, succinct bulleted points, and visually appealing contrast between background and font utilized. Correct spelling and appropriate use of graphics/images are evident.
Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class instructor.
Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper; rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Module 7 at 11:59 p.m. (You cannot revise your graduate-level writing style for a higher grade in that category.)
